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06-29-2009, 11:57 AM
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When asked about why he drafted Brayden Scheen Dean Lombardi apparently answered something about pissing off Brian Burke. While I have no doubt they drafted Scheen because they wanted him I bet he enjoyed pissing off big mouth Burke.
He made so much noise about moving up (This city was all about the Leafs moving up all of last week) and then he did nothing. Makes you wonder why he couldn't have just kept his mouth shut.
He made so much noise about moving up (This city was all about the Leafs moving up all of last week) and then he did nothing. Makes you wonder why he couldn't have just kept his mouth shut.
06-29-2009, 12:28 PM
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So, any details on how and why the supposed deal of Kessel for Kaberle went doink...?
06-29-2009, 01:30 PM
chips and smokes, lets go
^There was apparently a miscommunication as to which draft pick would be included from the Leafs. I think Boston was under the impression that it was the 7th pick and the Leafs were offering a 2nd rounder. Something like that.
06-29-2009, 01:41 PM
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I think it was the Leafs who were expecting Kessel AND a pick, not the other way around. And rightfully so IMO.
06-30-2009, 11:52 AM
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06-30-2009, 11:53 AM
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Bolland Signed for 5 Years by Hawks...
06-30-2009, 11:56 AM
The sizzle in the Steak
Story here: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283284
I guess we can boo him again for another season.
06-30-2009, 12:13 PM
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06-30-2009, 12:14 PM
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1 more day until Free Agency...should be interesting tomorrow and the days that follow. 
that Hawks re-sign Havlat and can ink Beauchemin...
that Hawks re-sign Havlat and can ink Beauchemin...
06-30-2009, 12:25 PM
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Should be a fun day or 2 with signings and such, Pens certainly working to sign their guys before tomorrow 
06-30-2009, 12:30 PM
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^ They just inked Guerin, I believe...one year, right?
Who's UFA/RFA for the Pens...?
Who's UFA/RFA for the Pens...?
06-30-2009, 12:33 PM
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I just heard JP Barry on the radio and the Canucks did not come close to matching that 12 year offer. they won't go past 5 years. So chances are...the Sedins will be on the market tomorrow.
Not that I don't still think they're overrated. He was actually comparing them to Zetterberg.
I hope Burke doesn't do something stupid as far as the Sedins go.
Not that I don't still think they're overrated. He was actually comparing them to Zetterberg.
I hope Burke doesn't do something stupid as far as the Sedins go.
06-30-2009, 12:38 PM
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I just heard JP Barry on the radio and the Canucks did not come close to matching that 12 year offer. they won't go past 5 years. So chances are...the Sedins will be on the market tomorrow.
Not that I don't still think they're overrated. He was actually comparing them to Zetterberg.
I hope Burke doesn't do something stupid as far as the Sedins go.
Not that I don't still think they're overrated. He was actually comparing them to Zetterberg.
I hope Burke doesn't do something stupid as far as the Sedins go.
06-30-2009, 12:40 PM
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Your best post ever.
06-30-2009, 01:52 PM
chips and smokes, lets go
06-30-2009, 02:28 PM
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06-30-2009, 03:01 PM
Old fart
on the Bolland re-signing.
06-30-2009, 03:16 PM
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And then, there's Sopel. Here's hoping there are some takers for him...
06-30-2009, 03:36 PM
chips and smokes, lets go
06-30-2009, 03:52 PM
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Pens have already signed Guerin and Adams, Sykora and Fedotanko are expected to be signed soon. Scuderi will def be gone for more money, I know they won't sign Satan again, doubtful for Boucher either. I'd like them to sign Gill again, but who knows with how close to the cap they are
06-30-2009, 04:28 PM
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Gomez Traded to Habs
From TSN...
Getting a jump on the free agent market, the Montreal Canadiens moved to secure their centre ice position, making a big trade with the New York Rangers Tuesday.
The Canadiens acquired centre Scott Gomez, winger Tom Pyatt and defenceman Mike Busto from the New York Rangers in exchange for winger Chris Higgins and defencemen Dpug Janik, Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko.
Gomez, 29, is coming off a down season for the Rangers, finishing with 58 points, his lowest total since 2002-2003.
"We are extremely pleased to have acquired a player of the caliber of Scott Gomez. He is an outstanding playmaker and an excellent skater. Having won the Stanley Cup twice with the New Jersey Devils, he brings to our team a lot of playoff experience. Scott is an elite player who will certainly contribute to the success of our team for years to come" said Canadiens GM Bob Gainey.
A two-time Stanley Cup winner with the New Jersey Devils, Gomez was a blockbuster free agent signing for the Rangers in the summer of 2007. Gomez is signed through 2013-2014, at a salary cap hit of more than $7.35-million, so he represents a significant investment.
In 706 career games, Gomez has 148 goals, 430 assists and 578 points, adding 81 points in 114 career playoff games.
Higgins, a 26-year-old restricted free agent winger, also struggled in 2008-2009, scoring a career-low 23 points in 57 games as he missed a combined 25 games with hand and groin injuries.
Prior to last season, however, Higgins recorded three straight seasons of at least 20 goals and he'll be a more economical option for the Rangers as he earned $1.7-million last season.
The Canadiens acquired centre Scott Gomez, winger Tom Pyatt and defenceman Mike Busto from the New York Rangers in exchange for winger Chris Higgins and defencemen Dpug Janik, Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko.
Gomez, 29, is coming off a down season for the Rangers, finishing with 58 points, his lowest total since 2002-2003.
"We are extremely pleased to have acquired a player of the caliber of Scott Gomez. He is an outstanding playmaker and an excellent skater. Having won the Stanley Cup twice with the New Jersey Devils, he brings to our team a lot of playoff experience. Scott is an elite player who will certainly contribute to the success of our team for years to come" said Canadiens GM Bob Gainey.
A two-time Stanley Cup winner with the New Jersey Devils, Gomez was a blockbuster free agent signing for the Rangers in the summer of 2007. Gomez is signed through 2013-2014, at a salary cap hit of more than $7.35-million, so he represents a significant investment.
In 706 career games, Gomez has 148 goals, 430 assists and 578 points, adding 81 points in 114 career playoff games.
Higgins, a 26-year-old restricted free agent winger, also struggled in 2008-2009, scoring a career-low 23 points in 57 games as he missed a combined 25 games with hand and groin injuries.
Prior to last season, however, Higgins recorded three straight seasons of at least 20 goals and he'll be a more economical option for the Rangers as he earned $1.7-million last season.
06-30-2009, 07:46 PM
You were right, signed by the Flames for 5 years.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283345
As for the Gomez trade... I wonder how many drinks Gainey had before signing off on that.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283345
As for the Gomez trade... I wonder how many drinks Gainey had before signing off on that.
06-30-2009, 08:53 PM
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As far as the Bruins Kessel thing goes, what I heard was that Chiarelli was expecting the seventh overall pick in this year's draft and Kaberle for Kessel and a future first rounder. I guess Chiarelli thought him and Burke had agreed on the deal and right when the Leafs were on the clock Burke went over to the B's table and told Chiarelli that they will talk about the trade after they pick their player. What??? And here Chiarelli was sitting getting ready to go up to the stage and make the pick...what if he went up there before the Leafs were announced to be on the clock....sorry about the lengthy paragraph haha.
06-30-2009, 08:55 PM
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$7.8 Million for a player that has 16 goals the past 2 seasons and 13 the year before that. He's a great player but man that's a Lot of money in the cap era.
Great move by the Rangers. They need some young kids and to rebuild a bit.
Great move by the Rangers. They need some young kids and to rebuild a bit.
06-30-2009, 09:07 PM
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@ Calgary signing J-Bo. Um, aren't they cap-neutered yet...? Kiper, Iggy, Phaneuf, Regehr...
07-01-2009, 02:04 AM
chips and smokes, lets go
Hear the latest on Heatly?
There was a deal in place with the Oilers that included Cogliano, Penner and Smid going to Ottawa but Heater declined to waive his no trade clause.
http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283382
He really fucked the Sens coming out publicly about not wanting to be in Ottawa. They'll never get as much in return this way.
There was a deal in place with the Oilers that included Cogliano, Penner and Smid going to Ottawa but Heater declined to waive his no trade clause.
http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283382
He really fucked the Sens coming out publicly about not wanting to be in Ottawa. They'll never get as much in return this way.
07-01-2009, 02:20 AM
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Hear the latest on Heatly?
There was a deal in place with the Oilers that included Cogliano, Penner and Smid going to Ottawa but Heater declined to waive his no trade clause.
http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283382
He really fucked the Sens coming out publicly about not wanting to be in Ottawa. They'll never get as much in return this way.
There was a deal in place with the Oilers that included Cogliano, Penner and Smid going to Ottawa but Heater declined to waive his no trade clause.
http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283382
He really fucked the Sens coming out publicly about not wanting to be in Ottawa. They'll never get as much in return this way.
Obviously, Edmonton's going to get screwed again by a star player...how many is that now? Pronger, Hossa, Niedermayer, Jagr...
07-01-2009, 09:20 AM
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http://www.hockeybuzz.com/cap-central/
Didn't realize how much room the Canadians had..
Obviously the Rangers made the move yesterday to free up some cap space. Who are they after?
Didn't realize how much room the Canadians had..
Obviously the Rangers made the move yesterday to free up some cap space. Who are they after?
07-01-2009, 09:34 AM
Rangers have a lot of youth that require salary bumps if they want to keep them. They sent out qualifying offers to 5 players. But knowing Sather he will try to make some big free agent splash, they are in dire need of a serious scorer. There is still a chance for Heatley, and the word in Rangerland is that offers could be going to Gaborik, Hossa, and/or Havlat.
07-01-2009, 10:59 AM
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Rangers have a lot of youth that require salary bumps if they want to keep them. They sent out qualifying offers to 5 players. But knowing Sather he will try to make some big free agent splash, they are in dire need of a serious scorer. There is still a chance for Heatley, and the word in Rangerland is that offers could be going to Gaborik, Hossa, and/or Havlat.
07-01-2009, 11:00 AM
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Sisters Re-Sign w/ Canucks...
Story here: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283415
No-trade clauses too. $6.1M per season each for 5 years...
No-trade clauses too. $6.1M per season each for 5 years...
07-01-2009, 11:03 AM
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07-01-2009, 11:05 AM
07-01-2009, 11:24 AM
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